Scientific Name
Lycoris aurea (L. africana)
Common Name
Golden hurricane lily, golden spider lily

CAUSES ONLY LOW TOXICITY IF EATEN.

Characteristics

Family
Amaryllidaceae
Plant Description
Perennial, bulbous herb; leaves basal, narrowly strap-like, fleshy; flowers terminal, 5-6, erect, on a naked stem, 6-parted, golden yellow, funnel-shaped, the lobes recurved and wavy.
Origin
Asia.
Where Found
Landscape in flower gardens, cultivated ornamental herbaceous perennial bulb.
Mode
Ingestion.
Poisonous Part
Bulb.
Symptoms
Abdominal pain, salivation, shivering, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Toxic Principle
Lycorine, an alkaloid.
Severity
CAUSES ONLY LOW TOXICITY IF EATEN.

"Poisonous Plants of North Carolina," Dr. Alice B. Russell, Department of Horticultural Science; Dr. James W. Hardin, Botany; Dr. Larry Grand, Plant Pathology; and Dr. Angela Fraser, Family and Consumer Sciences; North Carolina State University. All Pictures Copyright @1997Alice B. Russell, James W. Hardin, Larry Grand. Computer programming, Miguel A. Buendia; graphics, Brad Capel.

Disclaimer: The list of poisonous plants on this web site does not necessarily include every poisonous plant that is known, or that might be found in an urban landscape or home. North Carolina State University does not advise eating any of the plants included in this web site. The information concerning edibility is taken from the literature, and the degree of reliability is unknown. We discourage the use of any of these plants for self medication. In cases of accidental exposure or ingestion, contact the Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222.

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